Irish Football Fix
by Family Broadcasting Corporation
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays is a Notre Dame football radio show that airs Mondays at 7pm during football season on Pulse FM in South Bend, Indiana. The show is hosted by Chuck Freeby & Angelo Di Carlo and looks at the state of the Irish each week during the season. The show also features a faith based interview with a notable name surrounding the football team or Notre Dame.
Episodes
-
Reacting to Freeman's take on BYU Fallout & Navy Preview
On the October 26th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the state of the Irish coming out of a bye week following the loss to BYU and ahead of Saturday's battle with Navy. In segment 1, we play back a number of...
-
Focus on Faith with Anne Thompson of NBC News
On the October 19th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame alum Anne Thompson of NBC News in our Focus on Faith interview. Anne joined us from Rome where she's been covering Pope Leo's recent surgery and cancer diagnosis....
-
What has happened to Notre Dame in Big Games under Marcus Freeman
On the October 19th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo address a lot of issues that need fixing after Notre Dame falls on the road at BYU. In segment 1, we look at why the Irish suddenly can't win a top 10 game anymore…
more -
Focus on Faith with Fr. Nate Wills
On the October 12th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Fr. Nate Wills for their annual conversation on Focus on Faith. In this year's conversation, Fr. Nate discusses the personal meaning to facing Wisconsin at Lambeau Field…
more -
Real Season begins for #2 Notre Dame as Irish prep for #8 BYU
On the October 12th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview Notre Dame's big battle of unbeatens at BYU. In segment 1, we look at where #2 Notre Dame stands midway through the season as they get set for a top 10…
more -
Focus on Faith with South Bend native & Irish Baseball Star Jayce Lee
On the October 5th, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Saint Joseph High School alum and current Notre Dame baseball standout Jayce Lee in our Focus on Faith interview. Jayce had a breakout sophomore season for the Irish and his…
more -
Notre Dame Faces Adversity, Finds a Run Game & improves to 5-0 at UNC
On the October 5th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 5-0 start to the 2026 season. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 37-26 win at North Carolina and breakdown if the victory was…
more -
Focus on Faith with Tommy Kraemer
On the September 28th, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with former Notre Dame offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer in our Focus on Faith interview. Kraemer talks about his faith journey and how his time in South Bend helped strengthen…
more -
Grading Out the Irish Position by Position & North Carolina Preview
On the September 28th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after defeating Purdue to move to 4-0. In segment 1, we grade out the Irish with an in depth conversation about each position. Those...
-
Focus on Faith with Zander Horvath
On the September 21st, 2026 episode of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo sits down with former Marian and Purdue running back Zander Horvath who is running down the competition in the Canadian Football League. Zander reflects on his careers at Marian and...
-
Notre Dame is 3-0 But is Your Confidence in Them Decreasing?
On the September 21st, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 3-0 start to the 2026 season. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 27-10 win over Michigan State. We break down the ways…
more -
Jadin O'Brien Shares Her Inspirational Story
Angelo Di Carlo sits down with Jadin O'Brien for one of the most powerful Focus on Faith interviews he's ever conducted. Jadin is 24 years old. At Notre Dame, she was a three-time national champion in track. And last year, she became an Olympian in a winter sport. It’s the kind of story that…
more -
Why Notre Dame Can Win the National Title vs What Could Hold Them back
On the September 14th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the State of the Irish after a 2-0 start to the 2026 season. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's 52-0 dismantling of Rice. We discuss why the Irish could…
more -
Notre Dame Makes 2nd Half Leap at Lambeau to beat Wisconsin
On the September 7th, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo recap the season opener vs Wisconsin at Lambeau Field and previewing the home opener vs Rice. In segment 1, we look at the bad 1st half followed by the dominating 2nd...
-
Focus on Faith with Jim Flanigan
On the August 31st, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Green Bay native, former Notre Dame defensive tackle and current Notre Dame football dad Jim Flanigan about the significance of the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau...
-
Previewing the 2026 Notre Dame Football Season & Wisconsin Game
Season 4 of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix is here! On the August 31st, 2026 edition hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview the upcoming season and the season opener vs Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's high expectations as well as its...
-
And then They Were Done | We recap Notre Dame's season coming to an end
On the December 8th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the end of the Notre Dame football season as the Irish are snubbed from the College Football Playoffs and then declined a bid to a non playoff bowl game. In...
-
After 10 straight wins, will Notre Dame make the College Football Playoff?
On the December 1st, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at where Notre Dame stands after 10 straight wins to close out the regular season following the win over Stanford. In segment 1, we discuss whether the Irish left…
more -
Focus on Faith with Jonas Gray
Several weeks ago, former Irish running back Jonas Gray tweeted about the impact Father Pete McCormick had on him in response to a great article from Pete Sampson in the Athletic on Fr. Pete. It led me to reach out to Jonas to see if he would be interested in talking about his faith journey in…
more -
After Crushing Syracuse, Notre Dame heads to Stanford shooting for a 10th Straight Win
On the November 24th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the state of Notre Dame Football's playoff push, following a record setting day versus Syracuse and ahead of the season finale at Stanford. In segment 1, we...
-
Playoff Picture not Clear Cut, Pitt Recap, Lingering Concerns, 2024 vs 2025 & Syracuse Preview
On the November 17th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look the state of Notre Dame Football, following a win over Pitt and ahead of a matchup with Syracuse. In segment 1, we look at the playoff picture and where Notre…
more -
Celebrating 75 Years of Rocco's Pizza!
2026 will mark a milestone year for one of South Bend's most famous restaurants and its owners. Next summer, Rocco's Pizza will celebrate 75 years in business while owners Linda & Warren Verteramo will celebrate 50 years of marriage. A fixture just south of Notre Dame's campus, Rocco's is well...
-
After Near Perfection vs Navy, Irish Gear Up for Top 25 Battle at Pitt
On the November 10th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at where Notre Dame stands coming off near perfection against Navy and heading into a top 25 showdown with Pitt. In segment 1, the guys breakdown the Notre Dame...
-
Tim Prister Reflects on Covering 500 Notre Dame Games in Person
No one has covered more Notre Dame football games in person than Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister. The Boise State game earlier this year marked the 500th game Prister has covered in person spanning an incredible 44 years on the Notre Dame beat. On the November 3rd, 2025 edition of Notre Dame...
-
After Ugly Win at BC, Can the Irish Fix Things Heading into Battle with Navy?
On the November 3rd, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at where Notre Dame stands coming off an ugly win at Boston College and ahead of their battle with Navy. In segment 1, the guys breakdown the poor performance...
-
Focus on Faith with Kelly Ratigan
On the October 27th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Saint Joseph High School alum and new Notre Dame women's basketball player Kelly Ratigan in our Focus on Faith interview. The name Ratigan has long been associated with Notre...
-
It's a Drive to Win 5 in November for Notre Dame
On the October 27th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at Notre Dame coming off a bye as they head into the stretch run of the season looking to make a push to the College Football Playoff. In segment 1, the guys...
-
Focus on Faith with Kory Minor
On the October 20th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with former Notre Dame linebacker Kory Minor in our Focus on Faith interview. Minor chats about the USC rivalry and what it means to him as a kid from Southern California that…
more -
That's 5 in a Row; Notre Dame tops USC
On the October 20th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo recap Notre Dame's 34-24 win over USC for a 5th straight victory for the Irish. In segment 1, the guys breakdown the emotions of Notre Dame's win over their arch rival...
-
Wes Pritchett talks ND-USC in 88, Holtz Influences, Family & Faith
On the October 13th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame's leading tackler from the 1988 national championship team, Wes Pritchett in our Focus on Faith interview. Pritchett gives a great reflection on #1 Notre Dame's...
-
Is Notre Dame ready for USC?
On the October 13th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview Notre Dame's showdown against USC and look at what needs fixing coming out of the win over NC State. In segment 1, the guys breakdown the fall out of center...
-
Focus on Faith with Paul Grasmanis
On the October 6th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with former Notre Dame captain and defensive lineman Paul Grasmanis is on our Focus on Faith interview. Grasmanis played for Lou Holtz at Notre Dame in the 90s. He had the honor of...
-
Notre Dame Building Momentum
On the October 6th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at Notre Dame's 28-7 win over Boise State that moves the Irish to 3-2. In segment 1, the guys breakdown Notre Dame's growing momentum and confidence on defense and...
-
Focus on Faith with Trey Mancini
On the September 29th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Chuck Freeby chats with former Notre Dame baseball great Trey Mancini in our Focus on Faith interview. In 2019, Trey belted 35 home runs and drove in 97 runs for the Baltimore Orioles. A year later,...
-
Notre Dame's Defense takes big step vs Arkansas
On the September 29th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at Notre Dame's dismantling of Arkansas to improve to 2-2 on the season. In segment 1, they break down the much improved play of the defense and discuss whether...
-
Focus on Faith with Father Nate Wills
On the September 22nd, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo sits down with Notre Dame football team chaplain Father Nate Wills, CSC, to discuss Fr. Nate's new book, "Pray like a Champion Today." Father Nate is an annual guest on Focus on Faith...
-
Notre Dame: Defense Bad, Offense Good thru 3 Games
On the September 22nd, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at where Notre Dame stands through three games in the regular season after beating Purdue for their first win. In segment 1, they break down the continued…
more -
Focus on Faith with Fr. Thomas Haan
A Purdue quarterback transfers to Notre Dame to become a priest. That's quite the story. And it's the real true life story of Father Thomas Haan. Haan was a standout quarterback at Lafayette Central Catholic and walked on to the football team as a quarterback. After leaving the team following a...
-
Notre Dame is 0-2. How did this happen?
On the September 15th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo don't hold back as they discuss yet another heartbreaking final minute loss for Notre Dame. In segment 1, it's a major breakdown of all that went wrong Saturday…
more -
Focus on Faith with Marty Biagi
The day before helping Notre Dame win a College Football playoff game over Indiana, Irish special teams coach Marty Biagi became a dad to twins. As the Irish sang the Alma Mater on the field, he called his dad who listened in from home. Hours later, Marty's dad passed away. Stephen Biagi was a...
-
Can Notre Dame bounce back vs Texas A&M
On the September 8th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at where Notre Dame stands heading into another top 25 showdown vs Texas A&M. In segment 1, we look at what Notre Dame did on the bye week to fix the problems…
more -
Focus on Faith Interview with Junior Tuihalamaka
On the September 1st, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo sits down with Irish defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka in our Focus on Faith interview. Tuihalamaka was low man on the depth chart in 2024 at defensive end but instead of…
more -
Hurricaned... Irish fall at Miami to open 2025
On the September 1st, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo discuss Notre Dame's season opening loss at Miami. In segment 1, it's a major breakdown of all that went wrong in South Florida from bad line play on both sides of…
more -
Focus on Faith with Christian Gray
On the August 25th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo sits down with Christian Gray to discuss the Irish cornerback's incredible faith story. Gray made the interception that led to the game winning field goal to send Notre Dame to the...
-
Notre Dame Football is back! Previewing the 2025 season & Miami Game
Season 3 of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix is here! On the August 25th, 2025 edition hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview the upcoming season and the season opener at Miami. In segment 1, we look at CJ Carr winning the quarterback battle, Marcus Freeman entering…
more -
Notre Dame Football Season Recap Show
On the January 27th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo breakdown Notre Dame's 2024-2025 season where the Irish played for a national title. In segment 1, we look at the departures, including emotional sendoffs for captains...
-
Previewing Notre Dame vs Ohio St for the Natty tonight!
On the January 20th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo breakdown tonight's national championship battle between Notre Dame and Ohio State. In segment 1, we look at the injury report, how the Irish got here and hear from…
more -
Notre Dame will Play for the National Championship
On the January 13th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo discuss Notre Dame advancing to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game after defeating Penn State. In segment 1, we look at the big picture of how the...
-
Notre Dame beats Georgia; Penn St up next in CFP Semis!
On the January 6th, 2025 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo discuss Notre Dame's historic win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and preview their Orange Bowl matchup with Penn State this week in the College Football Playoff...
-
Previewing Notre Dame vs Georgia in the Sugar Bowl
On the December 30th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo preview Notre Dame's College Football Playoff quarterfinal showdown with #2 Georgia. In segment 1, we look at the big storylines heading into the Sugar Bowl and…
more
About this show
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays is a Notre Dame football radio show that airs Mondays at 7pm during football season on Pulse FM in South Bend, Indiana. The show is hosted by Chuck Freeby & Angelo Di Carlo and looks at the state of the Irish each week during the season. The show also features a faith based interview with a notable name surrounding the football team or Notre Dame.
Hosted by
Family Broadcasting Corporation